Recruiting and Admissions Advisor

$46,509 - $57,970/Yr

Davis Technical College - Kaysville, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Kaysville, UT

Educational Services

About the position

The Recruiting and Admissions Advisor at Davis Technical College plays a crucial role in fostering student success through the application and admissions process. This position requires a functional knowledge of the college's programs and services to ensure that all student needs are met prior to enrollment, facilitating a seamless transition into their chosen programs. The advisor will coordinate resources and services to remove barriers to success and will collaborate with marketing and CRM teams to enhance recruitment efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide career guidance and pre-enrollment advisement regarding all areas of Student Services.
• Advise potential students on financial aid information, ADA-related services, career goals, and professional development.
• Serve as an intermediary for communication with staff, faculty, and others up to the point of program enrollment.
• Act as a mentor/advocate for potential students, providing support through positive communication and problem resolution.
• Meet with potential students and provide tours and program information.
• Assist students in connecting with off-campus resources beyond those available or provided by the College.
• Work cooperatively with community agencies, organizations, and CTE Coordinators to improve the student admissions experience.
• Foster relationships with secondary and higher education partners to guide students through pathways toward stackable credentials.
• Provide qualitative and quantitative documentation of outreach to students utilizing CRM and recruiting systems.
• Manage incoming phone calls and email inquiries, guiding other staff in communicating inquiries with key staff.
• Identify prior education to evaluate the possibility of accelerating student progress with coordination with the Assessment Center, as appropriate.
• Provide presentations and engaging demonstrations of Davis Technical College programs and resources to outside partners including secondary education, employers, and community organizations.
• Assist other Recruiting and Admissions Specialists with normal workloads and may be assigned as the primary advisor for one or more programs and/or specialties.

Requirements

• Associate Degree required.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience directly related to recruitment and/or career/employment advising; an equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be accepted.
• Experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and persons with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, students, and the public.
• Ability to give presentations and speak to large, diverse groups.
• Ability to work independently and manage work assignments in a highly interpersonal contact environment.
• Ability to deal effectively with stress caused by workload and time deadlines.
• Ability to make independent decisions with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform with attention to detail and follow through.
• Proficiency with computers and various software systems is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Experience with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Veterans' benefits, financial aid, or other student needs preferred.
• Experience in open entry/exit competency-based training, Customer Relations Management (CRM) systems, student information system, and student management retention system will be helpful.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $22.36 to $27.87 based on qualifications and experience.